German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Grey Painted Boots

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8" (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, shapely torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings with purple rims, grey painted ankle boots with black tassels, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head) lll (torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rarity factors on the dear miniature include closed mouth, sleep eyes, swivel head, beautifully detailed body, painted grey ankle boots with tassels.